aldosteronism

American  

[al-doh-ster-uh-niz-uhm, al-dos-tuh-roh-] / ˌæl doʊˈstɛr əˌnɪz əm, ælˈdɒs tə roʊ- /

noun

Pathology.

1. an abnormality of the body's electrolyte balance, caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex and characterized by hypertension, low serum potassium, excessive urination, and alkalosis.

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Etymology

Origin of aldosteronism

First recorded in 1950–55; aldosterone + -ism

Example Sentences

Varun Sharma, an associate professor of general internal medicine at Georgetown University, said he wasn't taught how or when to diagnose primary aldosteronism during his medical training.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022

The push for greater recognition of primary aldosteronism isn't new.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022

Primary aldosteronism has cut short her productive years, she said.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022

The data show primary aldosteronism is "not top of mind for gatekeepers of hypertension," said Vivek Bhalla, a kidney specialist who directs the Stanford Hypertension Center.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022

Others cite ongoing gaps in educating physicians who think it is too complicated or don't know they should be testing people for primary aldosteronism.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022